Welcome to Omamas' first podcast, where we spotlight topics that matter to parents. Each month the Omamacast will offer practical tips to help you make decisions that are best for your family.

Our first podcast focuses on sleep and how to get more of it. We invited OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital pediatrician and sleep guru, Dr. Holger Link, to come in and chat with us about some of the most common sleep problems parents grapple with.

Need advice on transitioning your cosleeping child into a bed of her own? Dr. Link has some suggestions.

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Dr. Link offers tips for parents when it comes to creating a bedtime routine.

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If you're hoping to change your child's sleep patterns - whether you want to encourage them to sleep through the night or make sure they stay in their bed (and not climb into yours) - Dr. Link says the key to your success can be summed up with one word: patience.